Excursion

Trip to Bergamo

Notable landmarks of the older upper town include the Romanesque cathedral, rebuilt in 1483 and 1639; the Cappella Colleoni (1470-76); the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (begun 1137); the baptistery (1340); and the Palazzo della Ragione. In Bergamo the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque styles converge throughout the city. Bergamo is an industrial centre with textile mills; engineering works; and cement, mechanical, and electrical manufactures.

Trip to the Borromean Islands

The Italian Isole Borromeo are four tiny islands in Lake Maggiore, off of Baveno and Stresa, in the Novara province, in the Piemonte (Piedmont) region, of northwestern Italy. The islets are named for the Borromeo family: the Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Isola di San Giovanni, and Isola Superiore, or Isola dei Pescatori. They are occupied by a picturesque fishing village. The lavish gardens of the Isola Bella may be visited every day from April to October.

Trip to Lugano

In two hours time you can reach Lugano in Switzerland. Except around the Bay of Lugano, the lake's wooded shores are more precipitous and desolate than those of the larger Italian Alpine lakes, and its northeastern arm is bounded by steep, rocky mountains. Lugano is Italian in appearance and character. The town's main landmarks are the 13th-century Cathedral of San Lorenzo; the former Franciscan Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli (c. 1499), with frescoes by Bernardino Luini; and the Villa Favorita (1687) in the suburb of Castagnola, housing one of Europe's greatest private art collections.

Trip to Saint Moritz

Originally known for its curative mineral springs, it became a fashionable spa and summer resort in the 17th century. Since the late 19th century, it has developed as one of the world's most famous winter-sport centres and was the scene of the Winter Olympic Games in 1928 and 1948. The resort is on an international highway, linked by rail with international lines, and has an airport to the northeast, at Samedan. Saint Moritz depends on tourism and the hotel industry. It is in fact the destination of the International jet-set.

Recensioni

Barbara Jean Barrielle via Facebook5

I love this hotel and did not want to leave! The extraordinary service anticipating every need, the glorious decor, the spectacular views of Lake Como..the restaurant Mistral was magnificent!

Lisa Gerardsharp via Facebook5

Villa Sebelloni is not about celebrity-gawking, despite the stars I’ve spotted there. It’s about being a secret retreat and romantic escape on Italy’s loveliest lake, lakeside in the cutest resort. Like Lake Como itself, this grande-dame has had the sense to stop the clock at it’s peak moment of perfection. It’s effortlessly romantic but as naughty as you want. Dodgy, non disclosure agreements are not needed at Villa Serbelloni. The staff are souls of discretion.

Greg Cameron via Facebook5

A true masterpiece a grand lakefront hotel. Stepping back in time and enjoying all the white glove service. The nightly jazz trio is relaxing Thanks to the professional and very knowlegeable front desk staff A grand European hotel set on the edge of Lake Como. A must

Chantal Rubin via Facebook5

I have visited it many times in my dreams since we left! The dining room- magnificent. The ball rooms stunning. The lake views- this must be what heaven is like....... I'm going to hang out here when I'm gone! For sure;-)